By Laura Lee Leathers Have you ever driven around the Barnett Reservoir and noticed the floating leaves of the water lilies around the edges? The lily’s root is in the mud at the bottom of the water. It produces a stem that extends upward to the surface, making the green leaf. They are usually...

Interested in fostering, adopting, or supporting those who do? Here are just a few Mississippi ministries that focus on adoption, foster care, or simply helping every child achieve a better future.  Hearts of Compassion   Hearts of Compassion is a ministry of Colonial Heights Baptist Church that...

While an estimated 80 percent of lead pastors are men, one 2012 study found that over half of part-time church staff members were women. That doesn’t include all the women serving and leading in volunteer roles. Below are just a few examples of women who are servant leaders at their churches. Take...

For our Faith & Mental Health edition, we’re providing a list of people, organizations, and resources that can help with everything from addiction to anxiety, motherhood, and more. Please note, many of these resources can help with more than just the topic (e.g., “Insomnia”) under which...